Aurora · Hot springs · Adventure. Compare cheap flights to Reykjavik from UK airports — flight time 3h from London.
Reykjavik is a medium-haul destination from the UK, suited to a aurora and hot springs trip. The 3h flight from London makes it a realistic short break option, with regional UK airports — Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham — adding direct service on the busier routes. Fares sit in the mid-priced bracket on this corridor, with one-way prices from £120 when you catch the right week.
January typically delivers the cheapest fares (around £126 return on average), with prices climbing through August when seasonal demand peaks (£312+). On the ground, Icelandic króna (ISK) is the local currency and Icelandic the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: ETIAS required from 2025 for UK passport holders. 6–10 weeks ahead is when medium-haul fares typically stabilise; last-minute bookings on this route can run two to three times the cheapest fare we see.
Direct flights from London to Reykjavik take approximately 3h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
ETIAS required from 2025 for UK passport holders
The best months to visit Reykjavik are Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora), when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Icelandic króna (ISK) — most major hotels and restaurants in Reykjavik accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Icelandic. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
